Q: One overlooked factor is Udonis Haslem’s presence or lack thereof. Doesn’t seem like much, but habits die hard. Definitely be “something missing” after 20 seasons of Haslem. Seems like he was always there. Udonis will still be around, but the coaches will miss somebody to call out the “kid stuff” among the players. – Leonard, A: Which is among the reasons why bringing back Kevin Love made ...
Scoot Henderson Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images Portland Trail Blazers Receive: Kyle Lowry, Jonathan Isaac, Jalen Suggs, James Bouknight, Nikola Jović, a 2026 first-round pick from Charlotte, a 2027 first-round pick from Orlando, a 2028 first-round pick from Miami and a 2030 first-round pick from Miami Portland Trail Blazers Lose: Damian Lillard, Keon Johnson and Anfernee Simons If the Blazers are going to grant Lillard's trade request, a deal like this makes it more palatable than a two-team swap with just Portland and Miami. By looping in Orlando and Charlotte, the Blazers increase their haul of draft picks and add at least one interesting young flyer in Jalen Suggs to go along with Miami's
Q: Ira, Nikola Jovic is growing before our eyes. I understand the mission is to get Damian Lillard. However, if you can pull it off without losing on what this could turn into with a Jovic and Bam Adebayo frontcourt passing and handoff galore, I think Erik Spoelstra is salivating. – Jowall. A: The only time you would pull Nikola Jovic off the table in a Damian Lillard trade (or any other ...
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